Senior Audit Manager

Overview

Kearney & Company is an accounting firm dedicated to providing financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients, along with our dedication and trust, has led to our recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. We are consistently rated as a Best Place to Work by our employees.

About the Role

The Senior Audit Manager will lead engagement staff, design audit plans, develop and maintain productive client relationships, and communicate effectively with audit stakeholders. This role requires strong communication skills, effective project management techniques, and a deep understanding of audit and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Discussing audit findings with client/auditee personnel
• Drafting and reviewing audit reports
• Supervision of senior and junior auditors
• Periodic formal and informal status briefings to clients and Kearney leadership
• Developing audit programs
• Preparing status reports
• Providing technical assistance on complex accounting and/or auditing issues
• Providing the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff
• Responsible for the general oversight of the quality control function, including overall work paper review
• Understanding of Government Auditing Standards, audit procedures, and financial analysis techniques
• Self-starter, taking the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor
• Supervising and reviewing work performed by other staff
• Developing people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Providing subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
• Reviewing draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and presenting final results to management
• Aiding Partners/Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
• Utilizing technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting
• Minimum of 8 years of auditing experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Management/leadership experience
• CPA or CISA certification
• Willing to travel up to 50%
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/MS degree from an accredited college/university

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $93,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time